Wednesday, 28 June 2017

Explore Vizag with Myriads of Adventure

Explore Vizag with Myriads of Adventure




Want to experience adventure in an unforgettable fashion? Visit Vizag and explore myriads of adventure sports. Vizag provides you the chance to enjoy every kind of adventure. Be it Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Surfing, Scuba diving, Deep Sea Diving, Para sailing, Paragliding, Windsurfing,Yachting, Trekking & Hiking, Vizag will satiate your thirst for exciting undertakings. Realize your dream and gear up to enjoy the thrill of Vizag beaches & surrounding.

Brief Info - Visakhapatnam (Vizag) - “City of Destiny”, named after Visakha- God of Valor & War. Known for incredible topographic view, Vizag is situated between Eastern Ghats & Bay of Bengal. Tucked in the center, the city is surrounded by Kailasa on the north, Yarada to the south & Narava hill ranges on west. The vivid landscape of the beaches and hills make the visitors fall in love with Vizag.The city also houses India’s oldest & biggest shipyards headquartering The Eastern Naval Command.


VIZAG-The City of Adventure  





Trekking & Hiking
Trekking refers to walking with the zeal to discover and taste the vicinity. Normally, it is done in relatively unspoiled areas rich in flora & fauna. Hiking is another way of experiencing the beauty of nature, where the route remains full of surprise. Unknown and unseen flora and fauna are discovered, which remains a source of entertainment to the hikers.The Port City is ready to rock with outdoor fun, where adventure sport lovers keep trekking and hiking for refreshment. 

MUST VISIT TREKKING &  HIKING POINT
  1. TYDA NATURE CAMP or Jungle Bells nature camp near Araku - A scenic destination packed with adventure along with tranquility at a distance of 70Km from Vizag,Tyda Nature Camp is one of the best trekking places.  

2. KAILASAGIRI famous for well developed trekking routes in Vizag. Get ready to drive to the top of the hill and trek near the temple, or walk the entire way, experiencing  trekking.


3.   KATIKI WATERFALLS - A real adventurous trekking point, about 50ft high & steep. Hire jeeps for 15 km to the top to enjoy the experience. Trekking upward along the narrow & dangerously slippery path with waterfall gushing cold water, adds to the adventure and thrill.


4. KAMBALAKONDA - A dry evergreen forest covered with shrubs is considered to be a good picnic spot by tourists. This is popular as a lazy trek & good hunger care 


5. THOTLAKONDA - A Buddhist architecture site around 15 KM away from Vizag . In ancient days, this was a trade center. The journey to the top is mesmerizing & climbing to the apex led to learning of various things.

     
Essentials to carry - Backpack carrying good hiking shoes, snacks and camera are a must in trekking trip. Rare animals can be spotted along with numerous wildlife like deer, rabbits, bats, birds,lizards, snakes, scorpions and more.The scenic view remains astonishing.




Rock Climbing
An act of climbing natural rock formations or artificial rock walls without falling, this sport enhances the confidence of participants and their physical  & mental abilities. The demand of Rock climbing is increasing in and around the city of Vizag.

Hyderabad Trekking Club (HTC) Founder Venkat Reddy said that the city & its surrounding must be explored during monsoon.The natural beauty at this time is unique and refreshing. Hiking and trekking during monsoon is a challenge to fitness level because of the slippery surface and the art of crawling & climbing must be learnt.  




 Vizag Adventure & Trekker's club ( VAT's) - This is an open and non-profit community for trekkers & hikers. Open to everyone with enthusiasm, interest, proper attitude and spirit to join, the club is run by self volunteered members and does not charge anything for joining. However a small amount may be charged for each trek, used for Club maintenance, Stationary & Equipment purchases. The outdoor activities conducted by this club include trekking, rock climbing, scrambling, hiking, rappelling, camping and lots more. 

D.A.R.E (Daring. Adventurous. Rare. Experience) encourages people to view life from an adventurous angle. The club rejuvenates the spirit of people by guiding them in various adventures - Hiking,Trekking, Cycling, Nightlife,Weekend & Family Adventures,Paragliding Travel & several Water Sports.

Explore n Enjoy- Vizag Mavericks have successfully engaged themselves in Treks, Zorbing, Paintball and several activities, offering free registration to everyone. 





Horse Riding
Horse-riding is shooting ahead as the latest craze among many adventure freaks. The sport is catching the attention of Vizagites as a way of staying fit and experiencing thrill.


 A rider center in Visakhapatnam located within the natural beauty of Bay of Bengal and straggling Eastern Ghats, the club is located by the sea at Sagar Nagar on the beach road. The club remains open from 5:30am till 8:00am. Bayfront provides an unparalleled way of exploring the beauty of the city. 



Go- Karting
Go-kart is an open-wheel car in various shapes and forms, starting with high- powered racing machines to models without motors. Go- Karting is entertaining and is getting popular among people for stress-burning.

GO- KARTING CLUBS IN VIZAG

  • HIFY-gokarting race circuit situated near Mangamaripeta Bridge, Beach Road offering go-karting fun to children & adults from 9am- 9pm
  • HUB FOR YOUTH (Go-karting) - A Fun Park situated on beach road towards Bheemili.  Located 12km away from the city it is a growing favorite park for the people of Vizag. HUB FOR YOUTH,provides free admission and is the perfect way of family entertainment with 9 attractions installed & many more yet to come up.



Skating
The sport is in full bloom in the city. Excellent performance of the locals in the State as well as in the National levels is making roller skating a popular sport in Vizag.

FAMOUS SKATING RINK IN VIZAG



VUDA Park or Taraka Rama Park was developed by Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA) near Rama Krishna Beach. Besides, swimming & boating the most highlighted feature of the park is Roller Skating. The rink is available from 9 am till 8pm to teach skating tricks.The Musical Fountain flashing colorful water to the tune of a cool music is another attraction played at 6:30 PM. It costs Rs. 5/ as an entry ticket allowing people to stay for an unlimited duration.


                        WATER SPORTS ATTRACTION




Vizag with exquisite stretch of virgin beaches along with safe water is a new paradise for adventure lovers.

Secretary of Dolphin Yachting Association, Melville Smythe remarked Vizag to be one of the best places in the world conducting water sports. Adding to this, he said that the sea remains harmless most of the time.

                                                 Scuba Diving by Livein Adventure Club


1.SCUBA DIVING is a growing attraction for the water sports lovers in Vizag. An adventurous sports where scuba divers dive under the sea carrying underwater breathing apparatus. Apart from Andaman, Lakshwadeep, Puducherry and Goa, Vizag is also emerging as a new scuba diving destination in India because of clear water visibility & rich marine life. According to the Director of Livein Adventure- Balaram Naidu, the marine life is very friendly & harmless. Several rare species of electric ray, colorful coral blanket can be spotted under the Vizag seabed by the scuba divers. The best time to experience the thrill of scuba diving is October - February because during the summer the sea is rugged and not clearly visible. 
  • Scuba Diving takes place in Rushikonda Beach


2.JET SKIING is a water sport where individuals  jump over waves by riding on a jet ski. This sport is enjoyed by those adventure lovers who find thrill in speed. People from any age group can take part in Jet skiing because experience or practice is not required in it. The cost is Rs. 250 per person approximately.
  • Jet Skiing can be done in Rushikonda Beach and backwaters of Mangamaripeta (a small hamlet, situated 16 km from Visakhapatnam Railway Station) from Wednesday to Sunday




3. BANANA RIDE is popular among the crowd in Vizag because of fun factor. A banana shaped boat is pulled by a speed boat into the water. The adventure lovers enjoy thrilling experience of twists and turns. At the end, the speedboat somersaults the banana boat droppings riders into the water. The ride costs around Rs. 150 per person. 
  • The sport takes place in Rushikonda Beach and the backwaters of Mangamaripeta from Wednesday to Sunday



4. AQUA ZORBING is a water sport attracting vacationers as well as city residents of Vizag, looking for exciting water sports options. Participants slide inside an inflatable ball which is then released into the waters & the waves give exciting circular and lateral motion. This is enjoyed by people who fear water but still want to get the thrill of water sports.
  • Aqua Zorbing is done in Rushikonda beach and the backwaters of Mangamaripeta from Wednesday to Sunday


5. KAYAKING is a recreational, competitive and at the same time an excellent relaxing sport flourishing in Vizag. Kayakers sit upright with extended legs and by left and right paddling stroke pull their kayak through the water. The rider wears life jacket and also a protective helmet. 


  • Kayaking is mainly done in Ramakrishna Beach, Mangamaripeta and Rushikonda Beach.




6. SURFING is a popular surface water sport in Vizag in which the wave riders move forward high waves, carrying surfer towards the shore. 
  • Places where surfing is done - Rushikonda Beach &  Ramakrishna Beach








A. PARA SAILING or Parascending, is a recreational activity in Vizag. A person is tied behind a boat and a parachute called parasail is attached. The parascender is then made to fly behind as the boat drives off. The sport is filled with fun, thrill and adventure 


  •  Para sailing in Vizag available in Rushikonda & Thotlakonda



B. PARAGLIDING is a recreational  sport in Vizag beaches which attracts adventure lovers, across the world. In paragliding, one can get the feeling of flying like a bird. This is full of fun and provides a safe way of experiencing flight in simple way.


  • Places of the adventure sport - Jompi and Dumbriguda villages in the Araku region as identified by Andhra pradesh tourism development corporation (APTDC). The gliders are charged Rs 400 for a ride of 5-10 minutes per person.





Indoor sky diving



C. SKY DIVING gives human being an experience of flying like a bird. The city of Vizag is increasingly attracting tourists for the thrilling sport. VGV resort in Vizag is providing sky dive simulator. The simulation gives an accurate feeling of skydiving without actually doing it.  






CLUBS PROVIDING ADVENTUROUS SPORTS



  • Livein Adventure offers scuba diving, paragliding, skydiving, banana ride,surfing, skiing, kayaking, surfing & more. It charges Rs 5000 for scuba diving, Rs 200 for kayaking in back water of Mangamaripeta & Rs 300 for kayaking in Rushikonda & Ramakrishna Beach.



  • Vizag Hover Club associated with Andhra Pradesh Tourism works on creating a complete water sport option Vizag. 





  • The Park Hotel provides a tranquil atmosphere. This urban resort gives a mesmerizing view of Bay of Bengal enhanced by the orange sunset and breathtaking tropical garden. Altogether an ideal place to create unforgettable memories. Room Tariffs: Starting from Rs4000- Rs8000

  • The Gateway Hotel is a perfect 5 star hotel for leisure seeking tourists as well as adventure thirsty tourist because of its location. The hotel lies near Ramakrishna Beach and gives a panoramic view of Bay of Bengal. Room Tariffs: Starting from Rs 5500- Rs18000





  • Hotel Grand Bay is one of the best 5 star hotels in Vizag. Situated on the hill top the hotel gives a  wonderful view of the sea along with breathtaking sunshine. Room Tariffs: Rs 7000-14000





  • Green Park located at a distance of 1km from Ramakrishna Beach is a perfect place to indulge into the serene green atmosphere.Room Tariffs: Rs 5500 onward


  • Dolphin Hotel located only a kilometer away from Visakhapatnam railway station & 3 km from Ramakrishna Beach.  Perfect for tourists undertaking adventurous sports in R k Beach.Room Tariffs: Starting Price - Rs 2800



  • Hotel Daspalla located at the heart of Vizag city marks a new way to luxury.Room Tariffs: Rs4,005-5,296 (Average Rates for a Standard Room)







  • Encore Inn is an amalgam of contemporary design & modern convenience at an affordable price.Room Tariffs: Ranges from Rs 1899- 3199




  • Best Western Ramachandra Hotel located 13 km from Yarada Beach and 14 km from the temple of Simhachalam is perfect for a short weekend Room Tariffs: Starting from Rs 3,359- 4,651 (Average Rates for a Standard Room) 


  • Ginger Hotel lies 3.1km from Ramakrishna Beach, 3.9km from Visakha Museum and 8km Indira Gandhi Zoological Park. Room Tariffs:Rs 2,454- 3,940 (Average Rates for a Standard Room)







  • AP Tourism Haritha Resort is run by The AP Tourism Department. There are a number of budget resorts which fall under Haritha Resort providing comfortable stay and unforgettable memories. Room Tariffs: Ranges between Rs 2000- 6000 (average price)




  • Oak House Hotel is a perfect woodhouse stay giving a splendid scene of the Bay of Bengal. Room Tariffs: Starting from Rs 2000




  • Sai Priya Beach Resort located at a distance of 0.38km from Rushikonda Beach. The hotel provides nice location with nicely maintained amenities. Room Tariffs: Starts from Rs 1900






It’s of no doubt that Vizag is one of the best places for adventure lovers. Water sports at backwaters of Mangamaripeta & Rushikonda attract tourists to a great extent. An amount of Rs14 crore has been sanctioned for water sports development project in Vizag as per District Tourism Officer K Gyanaveni. Gear up to enjoy Vizag and quench your thirst for real adventure!






Tuesday, 13 June 2017

CONTENT WRITING CAREER




CONTENT WRITING CAREER











 

















“CONTENT”, the word echoes throughout the World Wide Web, helping us in finding our desired products and services. Whenever we find difficulty in knowing anything we simply’ Google it’. Now the question is from where the information comes in Google? It is written by a group of professionals, who are known as Web Content Writers. As the name suggests, Content Writing involves writing content for websites, business marketing such as brochures, collaterals, newsletters, advertisements, emails, leaflets, blogs, research papers, press releases and more. Content influences readers’ behavior and convinces the purchase decision of the customers. It is rightly said - Content is the King. There was a time when dumping of keywords in the website was enough to increase the SEO ranking. In today’s world, this strategy is not enough to increase the number of visitors and holding them. Most of the leading business firms are learning how to handle their websites to attract people to the products & services they are offering. Writing quality content is the perfect way of boosting web traffic.
















Quality implies that the content should be written in good language and should be error free as far as possible, helping visitors to make aware of what is  being told and do not leave the site with a vague and ambiguous idea. It should be interesting, informative and must be keyword specific, making visitors feel like coming back in the hope of learning new things from the website. There lies the power of a good content. The content of the website should be updated regularly - once or twice a week to make visitors remain updated with content and making them eager to come back. A good Content can easily compel one time visitor to become a regular web visitor.







The need of Content Writing is increasing day by day. People prefer to take suggestions from website before moving a step forward. Be it for buying of a product or visiting a place, there is a growing tendency of looking for information on the Internet. The question session to Google remains unending. Today’s world is also witnessing a growing demand for translator with increased penetration of the internet. 

Founder of Word Play Content Neil Krshna said - Content has a huge role to play in any digital marketing campaign,from e-commerce stores to institutions like hospitals and even political parties are focusing their labor on such campaign.










The answer to the question is YES. Anyone with a good language skill, vocabulary, grammar and research skill can develop a healthy career in the field of content writing. There is no specific degree or educational qualification for becoming  a good writer. If however, one is planning to work on a full-time basis, he or she must at least hold a graduate degree in any field basically because employers usually hire graduate candidates. It is possible for anyone to develop an independent career in content writing and earn a proper income, regardless of the educational background. In order to become a good writer one needs to brush one’s written communication skill and expression of thoughts.










According to Vishal Dutta, Co-founder of Godot Media,

Content Writing provides a great career opportunity for the enthusiasts of digital media. Moreover, a creative bent of mind and interest in sale give a boost to content career. In addition, the striking growth of e-commerce industry supports content writing profession all across the globe. Nevertheless, content classifications are made as per diverse content requirement by business enterprises.












SEO CONTENT WRITING

SEO” search engine optimization is the process of optimizing a website, allowing people to find anything easily through search engines like Google. A good SEO article depends upon the concentration of the Keyword. Client demands unique, informative and plagiarism free content. In SEO content, grammatical errors or any sort of typo errors are never entertained.












CONTENT FOR SOCIAL MEDIA

Every day, billions of content pieces are posted on social media. Most businesses are taking help of social media to upgrade their content in order to bring visitors to website. In order to have a consistent traffic, the content should be of high-quality and updated regularly. Thus, they tend to employ professional writers who are proficient in writing attractive content that can channelize more visitors.
















COPY WRITING

Copy writing refers to  writing which is used to persuade customers and readers to take a specific action like making them click on a link, buy an item, subscribe to a newsletter and so on. Copy writing usually remains plain, brief, crispy and straightforward.  The main focus of the content is to educate readers and persuade them to take action. Consumer behavior and marketing knowledge are important in writing a great copy. Copywriters are the ones who generate catchy tag lines for businesses and political parties. Copy writing is not only about creating tag lines, rather it considers all forms of writings that convince audience.










Business Content


Business content is related to Business communication including website content, articles, blogs, case studies, transactional email, email marketing, coursework, white papers, training modules & more. Moreover, there are news, press releases, legal, resume, personal profiles, welcome messages, project profiles and several others.










Academic Writing

Academic Writing deals with assignments of students, dissertations and theses. Students either don’t have time or are not comfortable in written communication. Therefore, they borrow their writing assignments. This becomes a moneymaking career for many writers.







Editing


Extensive experience in writing and excellent command over English language can create an efficient editor.  In order to become an editor a basic knowledge of the industry is required. Editors check the content and decide whether the content is apt for an organization or not.

Content Marketing Channels





FREELANCING - SOMETIMES A GOOD OPTION



Writers always have the flexibility to work at a place and time of their choice.  In order to deliver a great work they need not be physically present. Many writers believe a tranquil atmosphere is necessary to produce a perfect content. Therefore, content writers are sometimes given the option to develop their career in the corporate world as freelancer. The advantages and disadvantages of a freelancer probably go hand in hand, some of which are discussed in the following:



  • A complete sense of Independence to the individual
  • Individuals do not face any work pressure and are flexible
  • Easy to start other side business for the individual
  • Individuals can perform other responsibilities without hampering their income
  • A perfect work-life balance












  • Inconsistency in project’s inflow -  Occasionally individuals are burdened with lot of work  and sometimes enjoy free time
  • Getting clients who are willing to pay high ends for exclusive work is a difficult job
  • Inconsistent flow of income, depending on the availability of projects
FULL TIME CONTENT WRITING:








Full time content writers have certain advantages over the freelancers. Regardless of the advantages, disadvantages are seen; some of which are listed in the following:











  • Income flow remains consistent
  • Increased opportunities of learning new things from colleagues
  • Individuals develop the skill of leadership and team management
  • Acquiring clients and getting projects become easy













  • Income remains fixed
  • Individuals should be capable of handling organizational politics
  • No work-life balance
  • Lack of flexibility















Many people dream of becoming a content writer but all of them do not face the success. Placing several meaningful words side by side is not enough to make a good content. There are certain small things which every content writer must keep in mind while preparing a good content. A content writer should spend time on quality researches in order to be the best.















1.Reading - A primary weapon. A writer must make reading a daily habit. An in-depth knowledge about a particular thing helps him or her to write informative and interesting content. A good research skill in a writer is very crucial for an informative content.












2.Picking random topics won’t help - Choosing contemporary topic is always a good start. The basic question which helps a writer to choose a topic is “Who will be the reader or the target audience?” A writer should select a group of readers, based on their preferred topic of interest.











3.Original Writing. The main aim of every writer is to become reputed by writing genuine and original content. Writing a copied content may ruin the reputation. It may sound difficult that among so many established writers and writing, how a content can stand apart? A talented writer with unique voice and writing skill can easily turn common and ordinary content into something interesting and attractive. He or she can take the ideas of content from anywhere, but the words should be his or her own to make it unique.






4.Social sharing adds to the success. It is important that the name of a writer must be recognized. Social media here plays a very important role. It helps budding writers to publish their content and build audience, meet publishers & talk to experts. Social media in a way provides a platform to young writers to showcase their talents and get socially recognized. Most of the successful content writers are active and friendly in social media.









5. Error free writing. A writer must keep in mind that his or her content should be free of any sort of error. Content with errors can divert audience making them wonder about the originality of the content. 

Content Writing is not an easy job. There is no hard and fast rule to become a successful writer. The one thing that matters the most is the uniqueness in one’s writing and the capability to attract audience. Sometimes taking advice from successful writers and from social media help many writers to become successful.





A few institutes in India provide a proper grooming, which helps to make a proper content writer. This is because the educational system in India has recently approved the growing need to content writing.

Wavelength e learning Consulting and Training Pvt. Ltd in Noida is one such institute in India offering online certificate courses in content writing to newly graduates. Several workshops and online programs are also conducted by  other educational institutions. There are several colleges offering the course of journalism and mass communication that provide training in content writing, some of which are listed in the following:






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Indian Context

Content writing these days is becoming a moneymaking profession in India. India, being a good source of outsourcing is earning a good profit for Content Writers. Industry estimates show that most of the American and European companies are hiring Indian Content Writers.
The earning of freelancer depends on their writing skills & experience. In India, a skilled and experienced freelancer  can earn from 20,000 INR to 25,000 INR per month while a beginner earn from 8000 INR to 10,000 INR per month (figure may differ with places). However, their earning changes depending on their efficiency and ability. Several companies are providing sound remuneration to the experienced Content Writers. For Content Writing jobs in India visit - Freelance Content Writer Jobs 

US context

It is reported by the US Bureau Labor Statistics (BLS) that in general, writers earned a mean  salary of yearly $69,130 as of May 2015. However, there was a wide discrepancy in wages among writers. 10% of the bottom professionals got $29,230 or less each year, while  the top 10% of the workers earned $114,530 or more annually. 














US based Content Writing Jobs:

There is very limited information on how much a freelancer may earn. Here are some sources which show their earning scale.
  • As per the Study made by Jordan Teicher - “The State of Freelancing in 2015”, data is compiled from 643 freelancers. The report shows income data for freelancers and is seen that 24 percent of them earned $50K or more annually. The report also showed the connection of income and marketing efforts.
  • Pay Rates for Freelance Writers is another recent trend report on freelance writing income published by Clear Voice. The report shows how much freelance writers earn by checking with both freelancers  and companies hiring freelancers.
  • The Writer’s Market surveys writers and publishes charging guide. A variety of writing assignment rates of articles, blogs, press release, case studies and several others are shown.












Content means information and now, content is a rocking industry. However, the content industry in India isn’t quite at par with global counterparts. The writers face several challenges. In 21st century, Indian subcontinent is one of the largest newspaper industries with Times of India being one of the top newspapers in circulation. However, it is the internet that redefined the face of content writing. With this new growing content network, outsourcing has become a common name. Several outsourcing companies are assigning their works to the Eastern and Indian companies. Still, the Indian Content Writers are lagging behind. Here are some reasons which restrict the growth of Indian Content Writers.















Even today, writing is not a full-fledged career option in India. The industry is not very popular and even pays less. The industry doesn’t provide varied work to hold the interest of the individual, thus bringing monotony.














Due to societal discouragement or the demand-supply gap, content writers in India are not really paid well. Passion is all that works. People opting for content writing as a job, are initially motivated, because they love to write but the dissatisfaction for lack of financial recognition soon grows up and they choose to leave.














Writers do not enjoy growth in their work. A person joining as a writer and growing up to be an editor does not show  much  vertical growth here and the horizontal expansion has, unfortunately not been charted well in India yet.



It is ironic that in order to make people aware of Content Writing industry,  we need the help of good Content. It is true that by writing informative content in the form of articles, blogs, case study, press release we can attract audience and make them realize the true essence of Content Writing.























Digital marketing is drawn by content. In India companies haven't even explored the surface of digital marketing. As we plunder more into digital marketing, content writing will surely become more and more important. The need of good content writers will become a necessity for every digital marketing campaign. Their talents will be explored and the companies will definitely make proper use of their efficient writing skill and will be rewarded with reason.

Nowadays several Business firms are using Content Marketing agencies for providing efficient content which in turn will improve their business and will bring success in the long run. Finding a good Content Marketing agency is not at all challenging these days. Searching online will bring you in touch with  India’s top Content Marketing Agencies,working for small, medium as well as large business firms.












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There is no doubt that Content writing has huge prospective. If one is looking for a research job that requires creativity and efficiency, content writing is one of the best options for them. Being unique and creative are the key points in becoming a promising Content Writer. In near future, the growth of Content Writing will surely rise. Regardless of the economic growth, the career of one as an expert writer will always shine. So brush your language skills, increase writing efficiency, improve the communication power and get started to become a shinning Content Writer.

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